Arsal Waseem
Psychotherapist and Counsellor
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Find my therapistWhat Is Child and Parent Therapy?
Child therapy online in the UK gives your child a space to talk, play, or work through something with a trained therapist. Sessions happen over video or phone, shaped around your child's age. Younger children often use play or creative activities. Older children and teens usually talk more directly, similar to adult therapy.
Child counselling in the UK can be just for your child. Or it can include you as a parent, depending on what's needed. Parent child therapy sessions bring you and your child into the room together. This often means working on communication, or a pattern you've noticed at home. Your therapist will suggest the right format after an initial conversation with you.
Private Child Therapy vs CAMHS — What Are Your Options?
CAMHS, the NHS's child and adolescent mental health service, is often the first place parents look. Waiting lists can be long, sometimes many months, and a referral is usually needed first. Private online therapy for children in the UK offers another route. You can access child therapy without a GP referral, and often start within days rather than months.
This doesn't replace CAMHS for more complex or urgent needs. But it can be a faster option for many families in the meantime. If you're ever concerned about your child's immediate safety, contact your GP, CAMHS, or emergency services. Don't wait for a private session in that situation.
Play Therapy and Other Approaches for Children
Online play therapy in the UK uses games, drawing, or storytelling instead of straightforward conversation. This works well for younger children, who often find it easier to express themselves through play than words. A therapist trained in play therapy will follow your child's lead, gently exploring what comes up.
Attachment therapy in the UK looks at how a child's early relationships shape how they connect with others now. It can help children who've experienced separation, loss, or an unsettled start in life. Not every child needs a specialist approach like this. Many benefit from simple, regular conversation-based sessions instead. Your therapist's profile shows which approaches they use.
Signs Your Child May Benefit from Therapy
Every child has hard days, so it's not always obvious when extra support could help. A few signs are worth paying attention to. Ongoing anxiety in children is one of the most common reasons parents look into therapy in the UK, especially when worry seems constant rather than occasional.
Big changes in mood, sleep, or appetite can also be a sign. Therapy for a child with ADHD in the UK can help alongside other support. It often focuses on emotional regulation and everyday coping skills, rather than replacing medical treatment. Online therapy for child behaviour in the UK is often considered when a child is struggling at school or reacting more strongly than usual at home. If you're unsure, a short first conversation with a therapist can help you decide whether ongoing sessions would help.
How Much Does Child Therapy Cost in the UK?
Prices for child therapy vary by therapist and session length, typically starting from $90 per session. Many parents find this more affordable than expected. This is especially true compared with a long CAMHS wait and no guarantee of ongoing support.
Many of our child therapists hold registration with recognised bodies, such as BACP, though not all do. We check each therapist's training and experience before listing them. You can view a therapist's background and specialisms on their profile before you book. There's no waiting list, and you choose which therapist works with your child, together as a family. Many parents find having that choice reassuring from the very first session.